Land Pride 309-100M manual Problem, Belt slipping, Patches of uncut grass, Excessive vibration

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Table of Contents

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Land Pride

!CAUTION

Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!

Belt slipping	Unplug and clean mower deck.

	Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.

	Replace belt


Patches of uncut grass	Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.

	Shift transmission to a lower gear.

	Tighten belts.

	Replace missing knives.

Excessive vibration	Replace knives

	Replace drive belt.

	Replace pulleys or align.

	Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves.


Gearbox noisy	Check lubricant level.

Knives scalping grass	Raise cutting height by adjusting roller.

	Change mowing pattern.

	Reduce speed turns.

Uneven cut	Shift to a lower gear.

	Level mower.

	Replace missing knives.

Tractor loaded down by mower	Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).

	Shift to a lower gear.

	Clean mower.

18 FM2060 & FM2072 Flail Mowers 309-100M

3/25/08

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